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Make Sweet Treats For Mother's Day to enjoy with Your Family

Macaroni KID Cooks: Celebrate Mom With This Yummy Treat a Sugar Cookie Mini Fruit Pizza!

By Christel M. Hoydic May 4, 2020

There are many ways to celebrate Mother's Day! Whether you received handmade cards and gifts, flowers or simply spend time with your family, Mother's Day is celebrated with enthusiasm. In fact, in the former country of Yugoslavia, the kids play a key role! On Mother's Day, the tradition is to tie up their mothers and only set them free when they reward their children with a small treat! 

Here is a delicious treat for moms and kids that is easy to make and is delicious, SUGAR COOKIE MINI FRUIT PIZZA, the perfect small treat to nibble on for Mother's Day!!


WHAT YOU NEED
  • 1 package of pre-made sugar cookie dough
  • 1 8oz. package cream cheese
  • 2 tubs of cool whip
  • Fruit of your choice, sliced into bite-sized pieces if needed (we used strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and kiwi)

HOW TO MAKE IT
  1. Press 1-inch balls of the sugar cookie dough into cupcake tins. Lining the pan with paper cupcake liners is optional. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.
  2. Whip the cream cheese, and then mix in the cool whip. 
  3. Once the cookies are cooled, dollop a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each cookie. 
  4. Top with fruit and enjoy!